Raw Conscience: Poetry in Its Rawest Form

By Mitchell Odom and Melodie Yvonne

This is Raw Conscience, the second collection of poetry by Mitchell Odom that delves into the deepest corners of the heart and mind. This book is a raw and unfiltered expression of a deep personal journey through life.

The title, Raw Conscience, speaks to the honesty and vulnerability that permeates this collection. These poems are a reflection of innermost thoughts and feelings, stripped of any filters or pretenses. Each poem in this book is a snapshot of a moment in time, a memory, an experience, a struggle. Some may resonate deeply, while others may evoke different emotions. But the common thread that runs through them all is a desire to connect and relate to the human experience.

Through its unapologetic and unfiltered reflections, Raw Conscience invites readers to embrace their own vulnerabilities and find strength in the midst of their struggles. It is a reminder that our flaws and imperfections make us human, and that our conscience, no matter how raw, is what makes us truly unique. May these pages serve as a reminder that we are never truly alone in our struggles and that there is always beauty and strength to be found in our rawest moments.……… In our Raw Conscience.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Release date: Mar 16, 2024
• ISBN: 9781304549778

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Introduction

By Mitchell Odom

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This is Raw Conscience, my second collection of poetry that delves into the deepest corners of the heart and mind. This book is a raw and unfiltered expression of my personal journey through life.

  Poetry has always been a way for me to process and navigate my emotions. It has been a cathartic and healing outlet, and I hope that my words can serve as a source of solace and understanding for others as well.

    The title, Raw Conscience, speaks to the honesty and vulnerability that permeates this collection. These poems are a reflection of my innermost thoughts and feelings, stripped of any filters or pretenses.

  Each poem in this book is a snapshot of a moment in time, a memory, an experience, a struggle. Some may resonate with you deeply, while others may evoke different emotions. But the common thread that runs through them all is a desire to connect and relate to the human experience.

  Through its unapologetic and unfiltered reflections, Raw Conscience invites readers to embrace their own vulnerabilities and find strength in the midst of their struggles. It is a reminder that our flaws and imperfections make us human, and that our conscience, no matter how raw, is what makes us truly unique.

Thank you for embarking on this second journey with me and for allowing my words into your heart and mind. May they offer you comfort, inspiration, and a sense of understanding. May these pages serve as a reminder that we are never truly alone in our struggles and that there is always beauty and strength to be found in our rawest moments.……… In our Raw Conscience.

With love and Gratitude,

-Mitchell Odom

Raw Conscience

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The Poet and The Photographer

In the realm of light and shadow, where stories lie untold,

There walked a soul with a lens, her vision pure as gold.

Melodie a photographer, her eyes a gentle gaze,

Captured life in fleeting moments, in mesmerizing ways.

Through the lens, she saw the world, in colors rich and deep,

Each frame a silent story, in her heart, it would keep.

In the crowded concert venues, or the quiet of the morn,

She found beauty in the world, in every image born.

A soul of endless kindness, with eyes that seemed to see,

She crossed my path one fateful day and changed the course for me.

Melodie saw my poetry, hidden in the light,

She said, Your words are magic, they deserve a flight.

Together, we embarked on a journey, to weave words into art,

To create a masterpiece, that would touch the human heart.

She believed in my words, in their power to inspire,

She nurtured them like fragile flowers, in a world so often dire.

With her by my side, we crafted a book, a testament to our bond,

Each page a work of art, in which our souls were fond.

Her support was my anchor, in a sea of doubt and